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Nationality

German

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Date of Work

1942

Medium

Artwork Print

Signature

Bottom Right of the Composition

Height

11 in.

Width

15 1/4 in.

Collection/Provenance

(Das Bild Des Krieges) The Image of War Series

(12 Bildtafeln aus der ausstellung) 12 panels from the exhibition

(Kunst der Front) Art of the Front

(Herausgegeben vom luftgaukommando VI) Published by the Luftgau-Kommando VI

Status

Stored: FF_009_H

Location

UND Art Collections Repository

Artist Bio

The Luftgau-Kommando VI was a branch of the Luftwaffe that operated from October 12th, 1937 until April 2nd, 1945. In 1937, The Luftwaffe was organized into separate Luftgaue, or air districts, that held dominion over different military districts. Within these districts, the Luftgau were responsible for maintaining the stability, including administration, maintenance, recruitment, training, air defense, personnel, and signals. This Luftgau-Kommando was established in Münster, Germany.

The Gefreiter is an established German military rank that has existed since the 16th century. It is denoted as the second rank an enlisted soldier, airman, and sailor can be promoted too.

Additional Information

(Das Bild Des Krieges) The Image of War Series, German Artwork, Landscape, Notre Dame (Paris)

Condition

Poor

Condition Notes

Major water damage, stains, and tears, Series is presently stuck together

Rights

Images are provided for educational purposes only and may not be reproduced for commercial use. Images may be protected by artist copyright. A credit line is required to be used for any public non-commercial educational purpose. The credit line must include, “Image courtesy of the University of North Dakota.”

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